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October 2 - October 23, 2019
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Nanda kishore valluri

HPI India

"Be Happy"

Nanda kishore's points

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 667 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    2.0
    community events
    hosted or attended
  • UP TO
    303
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    3.0
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    3.0
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    1.0
    tree
    planted
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    0.0
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    1.0
    public official or leader
    contacted
  • UP TO
    20
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    22
    organic meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    1.7
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Nanda kishore's actions

High Impact Action Track

Stay on the Ground

Transportation

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

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Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Support Local Pollinators

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 1 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Car Share

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Advocate for Greener Vehicles

I will spend at least 1 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Organize a Course

I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses, such as 'Reconnecting with Earth', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Tend a Garden

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Join An Outdoor Project

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Keep a Nature Journal

I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Leave No Trace

I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Forage for My Food

I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Plant Trees

I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Choose a Carbon Offset

If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed


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    Nanda kishore valluri 10/04/2019 10:55 AM
    All things are artificial, for nature is the art of God.


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    Nanda kishore valluri 10/04/2019 10:55 AM
    All things are artificial, for nature is the art of God.

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation
    Take a moment to think of places you frequent often (work, grocery store, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?

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    Nanda kishore valluri 10/04/2019 10:49 AM
    I could definitely carpool with a coworker to my job at the coffee-shop at least
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation
    Reducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?

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    Nanda kishore valluri 10/04/2019 10:48 AM
    Electronic vehicles are good to go 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation
    A round-trip flight from New York City to Los Angeles emits just over 1.5 tons of CO2—per person. That’s a lot of carbon! What can you do to reduce the number of flights you take per year?

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    Nanda kishore valluri 10/04/2019 10:47 AM
    by cut down our trips based on importance 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature
    How well do you know the area you live in? In what ways is a deep knowledge of your surroundings -- known as a 'sense of place' -- important to you?

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    Nanda kishore valluri 10/04/2019 10:45 AM
    Walking in nature could improve your short-term memory
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature
    How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?

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    Nanda kishore valluri 10/04/2019 10:45 AM
    Walking in nature could improve your short-term memory
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature
    What would you like to discuss about nature, the environment, or sustainability with your family, friends, coworkers or classmates?

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    Nanda kishore valluri 10/04/2019 10:44 AM
    Gifts of nature, like we have rivers, mountains, forests and different natural resources
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature
    Have you ever had a significant experience in nature that altered your perspective or focus? If so, please describe it.

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    Nanda kishore valluri 10/04/2019 10:43 AM
    Significant experiences are the events in your own personal history you remember because they made you feel good, satisfied, engaged, invigorated, inspired, in the flow
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature
    What natural gifts are you grateful for?

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    Nanda kishore valluri 10/04/2019 10:43 AM
    Great place to leave and fresh air